Summary: raw vocals over eastern bass lines Songwriter(s): Sola Adedewe Genre: Highlife/Jazz Finalists of talent singing competition, The Voice all released singles today; each song unique in its own right but it was this beauty by Dewe titled ‘Love no be beans’ that caught our attention. The fusion of highlife with jazz had our heads shaking in amazement. […]

Summary: like the drums in the Birdman Movie Songwriter(s): YINKABERNIE Producer(s): YINKABERNIE Genre: Spoken Word/Drums and Soul YINKABERNIE is a music producer and spoken word artiste, whose production spells a conscious attempt at picturing sounds with drums. His simple drum patterns that show a lot of variety(music really needs this) are ear-catching and move you not to dance […]

Summary: mafikizolo like Songwriter(s): Di’ja Producer(s): Don Jazzy Genre: Afro Fusion/House This is the video to ‘Sowemo’ by Di’ja. The uptempo song has a catchy beat and interesting groove. You can watch it below:

Alternative Music Artiste, Bez, is set to release his sophomore album titled ‘Gbagyi Child’.Gbagyi is one of the foremost tribes in Central Nigeria and the most populated indigenous tribe in Abuja. And since that’s the tribe of Bez Idakula, we expect this album to be intensely personal though the lead single, ‘You Suppose Know’ suggests […]

Adekunle Gold whose real name is Adekunle Kosoko is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, and Graphic Designer. He burst into the limelight with his cover version of the One Direction song, ‘Story of My Life’. His version was titled ‘Sade’, a torch song about unrequited love. The song was an instant hit especially with the financial […]

Summary: when the agbada matches the blessing Songwriter(s): Adekunle Gold Producer: Pheelz Genre: Urban Highlife Another gem from Adekunle Gold’s debut album titled ‘My Life’. Adekunle Gold was recently on tour in the US, his music is speaking for him and we are happy. Enjoy this talking-drum heavy highlife song.

Summary: you’d remember that you fell in love but forget how Songwriter(s): Ric Hassani Producer: Doron Clinton Genre: Afro Soul Ric Hassani has been one of the most consistent artists in the Nigerian Soundscape for this year, with his buzzing single ‘Gentleman’. The single ‘Police’ shows not just Ric’s consistency in releasing good material but also his consistency […]

Nigerian Afro-Fusion Singer, Aramide, who has been having some buzz for her new single, ‘ Funmi Lowo’, has just released the cover art for what would be her debut album titled, ‘Suitcase’. Aramide has a wide vocal range and we hope along with this nostalgic design(similar to ms.lauryn hill’s classic the miseducation of lauryn hill), […]

Summary: r&b never gets old with banky Songwriter(s): Bankole Wellington Producer: TK Genre: Afro R&B It’s one thing to hit the high notes, its another to have something to say. Banky may feel a bit insecure with his penchant for hitting those notes close to the middle c, but he has shown for close to a decade that […]

Summary: i feel it, like a candle light, facing a strong wind Songwriter(s): Blessing Tangban Genre: Neo Folk This is a song that would accompany you wherever you find yourself; on your way to work, in a brt bus or a thought of a past lover; and to your surprise you’d slowly realize that its the song […]

Every year presents us with fresh sounds, new artists who are busy shaping the soundscape, shaping the country’s musical culture. A few of them may not have hit the commercial mark, but market forces aside, the sheer talent of the Musicians in this list makes one proud not just to be a Nigerian, but […]

Jasen Blu is a Producer, Singer, and Songwriter. A versatile Artist, in this interview he shares with naijagoodmusic his Artistic process, goals, concerns about the Nigerian Music Industry and his music. Share with our readers what moves you most about Music? Music, like I once heard, is the only gift given to man on earth […]

Summary: rain falling on an open roof party Songwriter(s): Dialect Producer: Dialect Genre: New Reggaetone Dialect has released a fine song titled ‘Ayo’, The pace from the first beat of the song is quick like the hoofs of a race horse and with his smooth voice, Dialect croons in a dialect we don’t understand, but feel more than any […]

Summary: Humblesmith has changed back Songwriter(s): Humblesmith Producer: Del B Genre: Highlife After releasing a couple of mis-fire tracks(na u, jukwese), Humblesmith has gone back to his roots in sounds, songwriting, and themes, ‘Change’ is another beautiful, uplifting song similar to ‘Osinachi’. It may seem unfair as fans and other well-meaning stakeholders are placing Humblesmith in a box, but […]

Summary: woman wrapper lagbaja Songwriter(s): BOJ, Simi Producer: Magik & HOD Genre: Alternative Beat Nothing is for sure baby Nothing is for sure but when you call I’d be at your baby I’d be at your door Tender lines for a good duet by BOJ and Simi, the chemistry sparkled, the hook wasn’t on your nose, the […]

Summary: a new jack for the swing Songwriter(s): Distrikt Matters Producer: Chibby Og Genre: Urban Swing Distrikt Matters has released a cool, breezy song titled ‘Round & Round’; an inspirational song with lyrics that talk about making it. Apart from the cliche subject matter, the song is filled with some pleasurable harmonies and the smooth, under-stated production does more […]